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REAL STEEL CO LLC
DBA: David Clay
Cibolo, TX
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3950780 · MC 1475065
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1475065 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1475065
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3950780
MC Number
MC-1475065
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 9, 2022
Authority Granted
October 19, 2022
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Cibolo, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XLSA42497 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3HSJH7722 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2024 | V241467199 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 9 | 1 | REAL STEEL CO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR3HSJH7722 1DW1A532XLSA42497 |
TX 1M62184 ID TM6572 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 10, 2024 | V241386947 | IH 35 NORTHBOUND DEVINE, TX | I | 2 | — | REAL STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
3AKJGLDR3HSJH7722 1GRAA0629FT593624 |
TX 1M62184 TN 315741T |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 19, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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